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TxDot discontinues installation of highway guardrails

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A Trinity guardrail along a Dallas highway. (Source: ABC) A Trinity guardrail along a Dallas highway. (Source: ABC)
AUSTIN, TX (KLTV) - The Texas Department of Transportation on Monday announced it would immediately suspend shipment of a controversial guardrail system.

TxDOT released the following statement regarding the Trinity ET-Plus System:

“In response to Trinity Highway Products, LLC, suspending shipment of the ET-Plus System, TxDOT is immediately suspending the specification of these systems as an alternative in contracts and is discontinuing the use of these systems for new installations until further notice."

“Safety remains our top priority. As the FHWA (Federal Highway Administration) continues seeking more information on the ET-Plus, TxDOT also will begin collecting data on future vehicle collisions with any guardrail terminal end treatments. This information will be shared with the FHWA.”

The state of Virginia has also announced it will begin removing the Trinity ET-PLUS Guardrails from the state's highways. Texas became the 14th state to announce that they will halt its use until further notice.

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